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Major, pictured with Ms. Blair of Long Beach Jazz - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

And Now Here’s a Truly MAJOR Nominee for Outstanding New Artist by the NAACP Image Awards

February 7, 2017 News Comments Off on And Now Here’s a Truly MAJOR Nominee for Outstanding New Artist by the NAACP Image Awards

The California Rocker Q and A with The Musician Known as MAJOR By DONNA BALANCIA DB: How does it feel to be recognized as a nominee for Outstanding New Artist by The NAACP Image Awards? […]

Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler kick off Long Beach Jazz Festival - Photo by Donna Balancia
Live Reviews

Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

August 13, 2016 News Comments Off on Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright Kick off the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival in Grand Style

LONG BEACH – Legendary musicians Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler launched the 29th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach Friday night. The Long Beach Jazz Festival runs all day […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Nature - one of the hottest young reggae artists in the business - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Unity Concert at The Wiltern Combines Nature, Buddz and Healing Reggae
    August 21, 2015 Comments Off on Unity Concert at The Wiltern Combines Nature, Buddz and Healing Reggae
  • Terry Reid Rehashes The Swingin’ ’60s in Two-Hour Music and Storytelling Set at McCabe’s Guitar Shop
    September 15, 2017 Comments Off on Terry Reid Rehashes The Swingin’ ’60s in Two-Hour Music and Storytelling Set at McCabe’s Guitar Shop
  • Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House
    July 9, 2017 Comments Off on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Captivates Hearts and Minds – At The Greek Theatre and The Egyptian Movie House
  • King Princess - Review of King Princess by Dan MacIntosh
    King Princess: Great Music Outshines Image En Route to Stardom
    February 12, 2020 Comments Off on King Princess: Great Music Outshines Image En Route to Stardom
  • St. Paul and the Broken Bones at New Year's Eve in Downtown Long Beach
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Big Data, Citizen Cope, Ring in 2017 in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve
    January 1, 2017 Comments Off on St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Big Data, Citizen Cope, Ring in 2017 in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve

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Reviews

  • Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Carter Vail Single ‘Ants In My Room’ Depicts Just That, With a Little ‘Extra’ – Review
  • Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
    January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Alice Cooper Says Hitting The Stage Keeps Him Young on Rock & Roll High School Podcast
  • Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival
    January 13, 2026 Comments Off on Father John Misty, Trombone Shorty and Grace Potter Headline Winnetka Music Festival

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East Coast Rocker

  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
  • For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
  • The Ocean Blue - Darin Back image
    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

  • Love And Rockets Release D.J.K’s Vibrant Nu Disco Single Edit of ‘So Alive’ + Video
    August 30, 2024 Comments Off on Love And Rockets Release D.J.K’s Vibrant Nu Disco Single Edit of ‘So Alive’ + Video
  • Laveda - Photos by NOTES FROM VIVACE
    Gal Pal, Powder Pink & Sweet and Laveda Rock Permanent Records Roadhouse
    May 18, 2023 Comments Off on Gal Pal, Powder Pink & Sweet and Laveda Rock Permanent Records Roadhouse
  • Nick Waterhouse Nick Waterhouse - Photo © Donna Balancia
    Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
    October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
  • The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’
    August 11, 2025 Comments Off on The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown with Angelo Moore Drop Funky Track, ‘When the Juice Ran Out’
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    The Dead Milkmen Tell Their Story: In Their Own Words
    March 14, 2020 Comments Off on The Dead Milkmen Tell Their Story: In Their Own Words
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    Interview: Kiefer Sutherland ‘Grateful’ to Fans for Support
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    Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’
    March 3, 2014 Comments Off on Music is Medicine for ‘King of the Surf Guitar’




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